Paperback Release of The Lady of the Rivers by Philippa Gregory + Giveaway
Today, April 3, 2012, marks the release date of the paperback version of Philippa Gregory’s third book in the Cousins’ War series. Here’s what the publisher, Simon and Schuster has to say about the book: In THE LADY OF THE RIVERS (On-sale April 3, 2012; $16.00; 978-1-4165-6371-6), now in paperback, #1 New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory masterfully weaves passion, adventure, and witchcraft into the story of Jacquetta, Duchess of Bedford, who would survive two … Read entire article »
Filed under: giveaways, Philippa Gregory
Excerpt: Changeling by Philippa Gregory
Mel and I often talk about historicals and how well they translate in YA form. I have to admit, I haven’t tried that many to have a decent opinion, but I know Mel hasn’t been a big fan, to date. But, I think there’s one woman out there that will sway both of our opinions on the matter: Philippa Gregory. I’m excited to share with you the just-released excerpt from her new YA series, Order … Read entire article »
Filed under: Excerpt, Philippa Gregory
Review: The Lady of the Rivers by Philippa Gregory
Jacquetta, daughter of the Count of Luxembourg and kinswoman to half the royalty of Europe, was married to the great Englishman John, Duke of Bedford, uncle to Henry VI. Widowed at the age of nineteen she took the extraordinary risk of marrying a gentleman of her house-hold for love, and then carved out a life for herself as Queen Margaret of Anjou’s close friend and a Lancaster supporter – until the day that her daughter Elizabeth Woodville fell in love and married the rival king Edward IV. Of all the little-known but important women of the period, her dramatic story is the most neglected. With her links to Melusina, and to the founder of the house of Luxembourg, together with her reputation for making magic, she is the most haunting … Read entire article »
Filed under: book review, Philippa Gregory, The Lady of the Rivers
Review: The Red Queen by Philippa Gregory
Hardcover, 382 pages Released: August 3, 2010 Publisher: Touchstone ISBN13: 9781416563723 The second book in Philippa’s stunning new trilogy, The Cousins War, brings to life the story of Margaret Beaufort, a shadowy and mysterious character in the first book of the series – The White Queen – but who now takes centre stage in the bitter struggle of The War of the Roses. The Red Queen tells the story of the child-bride of Edmund Tudor, who, although widowed in her early teens, uses her determination of character and wily plotting to infiltrate the house of York under the guise of loyal friend and servant, undermine the support for Richard III and ultimately ensure that her only son, Henry Tudor, triumphs as King of England. Through collaboration with the dowager Queen Elizabeth Woodville, … Read entire article »
Filed under: book review, Philippa Gregory, The Red Queen
Review: The Red Queen by Philippa Gregory
Touchstone, August 2010Hardcover, 400 pagesISBN-10: 1439197172ISBN-13: 9781439197172 Heiress to the red rose of Lancaster, Margaret Beaufort never surrenders her belief that her house is the true ruler of England and that she has a great destiny before her. Her ambitions are disappointed when her sainted cousin Henry VI fails to recognize her as a kindred spirit, and she is even more dismayed when he sinks into madness. Her mother mocks her plans, revealing that Margaret will always be burdened with the reputation of her father, one of the most famously incompetent English commanders in France. But worst of all for Margaret is when she discovers that her mother is sending her to a loveless marriage in remote Wales. Married to a man twice her age, quickly widowed, and a mother at … Read entire article »
Filed under: book review, Philippa Gregory, The Red Queen
Review: The White Queen by Philippa Gregory
Recommended for: fans of historical fiction Teaser quote: I feel worse than I have ever done before, because now I know that it is easier to take a country into war then to bring it to live at peace. A country at war is a bitter place to live, a risky place to have daughters, and a dangerous place to hope for a son. (pg 99, ISBN 978-1-4165-6368-6) My rating: 4/5 My thoughts: The first book in a new series on The War of the Roses, The White Queen is told from the point of view of Elizabeth Woodville. A young widow and supporter of the House of Lancaster, Elizabeth, stands by the roadside waiting for Edward of York, King of England to pass. She is determined to get her … Read entire article »
Filed under: Elizabeth, Philippa Gregory, review, The White Queen
Subscribe in a reader
Networked Blogs:
Great YA books can be found here:
Recent Comments